Lifetime registration for boat trailer?

[RDUBiker]

Originally Posted by daisyboat

Yes, you can get a lifetime trailer registration. I just got one two weeks ago, actually, after seeing it on this board somewhere. This isn't something the DMV widely advertises, but just request it when you get up to the counter. They will charge you upfront (don't quote me but it's ~$70-80) & then issue you a black & white license plate that says "multi-year" rather than the standard red & white trailer plate. There will never be any additional registration fees so I'm very excited. One less thing to worry about.

For trailers in NC, they require titling & license plate/registration. I was also told there is personal property tax, but I've never been billed in the past for a trailer prop. tax. I was registering a trailer that came from a non-title state (NY) and ran into a few problems, but had the prior owner fill out a notarized affadavit & then was able to get an NC title issued.

Correct. I got a lifetime reg for my motorcycle trailer, but had to provide proof of purchase and the title/VIN number. I still get tax bills each year but I don't have to do anything about the plate at least.

[gimedacash]

If you use a multi year tag on a trailer, the property tax will be collected by your tax office through your home tax.

[RDUBiker]

Originally Posted by gimedacash

If you use a multi year tag on a trailer, the property tax will be collected by your tax office through your home tax.

I've been getting separate yearly tax bills on the trailer...as far as I recall.

[gimedacash]

Originally Posted by RDUBiker

I've been getting separate yearly tax bills on the trailer...as far as I recall.

You're probably right. I don't fully know how they do the taxes.

[microview22]

July 2016 We just moved from NJ to NC, and we titled and we paid for a new trailer license plate for my Hobie cat sailboat 16'.
Multi year boat trailer license plate cost $98 and was told I would not have to pay yearly renewals...but I would have to pay Property Tax on the trailer every year. DMV said that my town would notify me of the amount of property tax each year. And I did not have to contact my township. DMV said Your town can access your DMV records for the taxes.

I am starting to realize that living here in NC that property taxes are low, but NC charges tax on "EVERYTHING". Living in NC since 2015-2016 so far is only saving me about $200 per month. Of course its so hot here you need to run a/c 7/24/300 days per year which is more expensive then NY/NJ area. I itemize everything. Sorry for the unrelated comment. Overall NC is still a great place to live, we are finding a lot to do here.

[Myghost]

Originally Posted by microview22

July 2016 We just moved from NJ to NC, and we titled and we paid for a new trailer license plate for my Hobie cat sailboat 16'.
Multi year boat trailer license plate cost $98 and was told I would not have to pay yearly renewals...but I would have to pay Property Tax on the trailer every year. DMV said that my town would notify me of the amount of property tax each year. And I did not have to contact my township. DMV said Your town can access your DMV records for the taxes.

I am starting to realize that living here in NC that property taxes are low, but NC charges tax on "EVERYTHING". Living in NC since 2015-2016 so far is only saving me about $200 per month. Of course its so hot here you need to run a/c 7/24/300 days per year which is more expensive then NY/NJ area. I itemize everything. Sorry for the unrelated comment. Overall NC is still a great place to live, we are finding a lot to do here.

I just did mine last week, it's $103, plus there was a $5 Notary fee, so it cost me $108.

I am reitterating this point, as it used to be less, and recently increased.